Are you frustrated with the stock lighting in your new F-150? I was – both front and rear. The headlights (and fog lights) just didn’t compare with the upgraded system in my 2002 and the visibility to the rear was just plain awful. (The “privacy glass” rear window kept things a little too private.)

So, I set about upgrading the lighting both front and rear and I’m finally happy with what I’ve created. Although the headlights remain stock, the fog lights now have Sylvania Silverstar bulbs in them (big difference) and the 130-watt Hella driving lights behind the grill more than make up for the stock headlights. Of course this required the fabrication of a custom bracket.

As for behind the truck, I combined the need for a warning light on the roof (yes, it’s a part time work truck) with some additional tricks such as front and rear facing “takedown lights” that are hooked through a relay and switch on the dash. When I need to see behind me now, I can really see behind me. There’s also additional safety when braking through the use of two rear facing red lights in the light bar. Oh yea, and four 50 watt rotators do get “appropriate” attention when needed too.

I’ve put everything in my gallery under “Additional Lighting” in case any of you have similar needs. Just click the camera above and take a look. Remember though, if you want to do this kind of thing, take your time, run the proper size wiring with proper fuses and relays. As Roger Penske says: “Effort equals results!” Hope this helps some of you as much as it helped me!